Argo Blockchain CEO, Interim Chairman Peter Wall steps down Argo Blockchain CEO, Interim Chairman Peter Wall steps down
Seif El-Bakly is set to step in as Interim CEO for Peter Wall, while Matthew Shaw will serve as the Chairman.
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Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 2:43 pm UTC
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Argo Blockchain CEO and Interim Chairman Peter Wall has stepped down from his role at the mining firm to pursue other opportunities.
The Bitcoin (BTC) mining firm announced on Feb. 9 that it will start the search for a permanent CEO as Peter Wall steps down from his role.
In the meantime, Chief Operating Officer (COO) Seif El-Bakly has been appointed as Interim CEO, while Matthew Shaw will serve as the Chairman.
Peter Wall who led the BTC mining firm over the past three years said he was leaving to explore other opportunities.
Wall has agreed to remain as an advisor over the next three months to support the transition.
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